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Lower Elementary

Lower Elementary

Mechina - 2nd Grade 

Nurturing the Development of the Whole Child

The thoughtful selection of age-appropriate, challenging curricula and creative classroom design, allow each student to develop the core fundamentals, while maintaining an emphasis on the social and emotional development of every student.  Students learn skills and build confidence in reading, writing, and math while being inspired to explore and discover in social studies and science.  While the foundation of our Menschlichkeit Values is deliberately laid in the Jewish Studies classroom, they are noticeably embedded in every part of the Lower Elementary experience.  Small group differentiation, innovative technologies and unique teaching methods ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve to the best of their ability, discover and grow individual talents, and build strong relationships with friends and teachers in a safe and comfortable environment.

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Life in Lower Elementary

Around Lower Elementary

Simchat Torah

Our entire community came together to celebrate Simchat Torah, one of the most special highlights of the year at The Davis Academy. Mechina - 8th grade students, faculty, staff, parents and friends were wrapped in the words of Torah in the Lower School gym.

  • All School Shabbat
  • Lower School
  • Simchat Torah 2023
  • Upper School
4th Grade Keyboard

Congratulations to our talented 4th grade students and Mr. Michek for delivering an outstanding and enjoyable keyboard concert. 

  • 4th Grade
  • Keyboard
  • Lower School
  • Lower School Music
New Technology

4th-grade students had an introduction to our brand-new wood laser-cutting machine! From conception to design to creation, the possibilities will be limitless. With this cutting-edge technology, they'll be able to engrave and cut various materials with astonishing speed, power, and precision. 

  • 4th Grade
  • Innovation
  • Lower School
  • Upper Elementary
3rd Grade Social Studies

In 3rd grade Social Studies, students crafted 3D maps to explore the distinct physiographic regions of Georgia. Through this hands-on activity, they gained a deeper understanding of the diverse physical properties and significant features that set each region apart. From the stunning beaches and swamps to the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, students uncovered the rich tapestry of natural beauty that defines the state of Georgia. Thank you to all our parent volunteers who facilitated the session!

  • 3rd Grade
  • 3rd Grade Social Studies
  • Lower Elementary Academics
  • Lower School
Jewish Music

During Jewish Music class, we kicked off the week with an amazing burst of energy. Students from third to fifth grade sang and danced to some classic tunes, filling the room with the incredible Davis spirit.

  • Lower School
  • Lower School Music
  • Music
lower elementary science

First grade went to the beautiful nature sanctuary to make scientific observations. They used magnifying glasses to examine rocks, plants, and even bugs closely!

  • 1st Grade
  • Lower Elementary Academics
  • Lower School
  • Lower School Science
Lower School Art Piece

Kindergarten students are learning how to draw self-portraits. They will add their pieces to a collection of self-portraits created by each grade in the Lower School, beautifying our halls.

  • Lower School
  • Lower School Visual Arts
  • Visual Arts
Lower School Field Trips

Lower school students celebrated the last days of school by going on amazing field trips.

  • Field Trip
  • Lower School
The Davis Academy 2023 Field Day!

There was no better way to end the year than with our End-of-Year Community Gathering, welcoming back our 8th graders from Israel, followed by an amazing Field Day. It was a day full of Davis spirit and celebration!

  • Field Day
  • Lower School
  • Middle School
Wanderlust Wednesday

During Wanderlust Wednesday, students engineer an extendable robotic arm. The young innovators created their own scissor extender arm mechanism to allow the arm to retract to grab and pick up objects. 

  • Innovation
  • Lower School